Olympics Sent Into Disarray After a Large Fires Erupt Across Paris

A coordinated attack on France’s railway network has thrown the country into chaos just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. Hundreds of thousands of passengers, including athletes and spectators, have been affected by the widespread disruption.

Authorities are investigating the possibility that far-left or environmentalist groups are responsible for the sabotage, citing similarities in tactics to previous attacks carried out by such organizations. However, the specter of Russian involvement has also been raised, given the country’s exclusion from the Games.

Multiple fires were ignited at critical railway infrastructure across France, causing widespread damage and bringing train services to a standstill. The precision of the attacks suggests the perpetrators had intimate knowledge of the rail network.

Adding to the travel chaos, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a temporary evacuation due to a security incident. While the airport has since reopened, flight operations are gradually resuming.

Despite the unprecedented disruption, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo remains adamant that the Olympic opening ceremony will proceed as planned, insisting that the city’s transport network remains unaffected.

French intelligence and law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to identify those responsible for the attacks. As the investigationunfolds, the nation is on high alert, with fears of further disruptions and potential threats to the Games.